The Essential University Care Package Your Kids Want

Fortunately, unlike a great majority of todays’ University or College students, I had the luxury of being able to stay at home and commute to campus to save money (and finish debt free)! Staying at home did come with its few perks… All right, perhaps a lot of perks! Not having to worry about paying for housing, doing groceries every week (albeit, I often do go and do the groceries for my mom when asked), or even living on pasta all the time…because let’s face it, food is expensive! I’ve always done my own laundry at home for quite a number of years now, but at least I’m not obliged to sit and wait a while to make sure my clothes won’t get stolen (or taken as a prank).

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Having just graduated from University, I know that the best gift(s) you can give your University or College student doesn’t always come in the shape of a rectangular green bill, but also in the essentials they’ll need for daily living, especially whilst living away at school. Letting them save a couple of dollars every now and again is something they’re bound to be grateful for whenever they see a care package arriving!

Keep it short, sweet, and fill it with essentials you know they’re going to use and appreciate having! Here’s a short list of recommended essentials you should be packing into your student’s care package this upcoming school year!

Arm & Hammer™ Plus OxiClean™ 3-In-1 Power Paks

Who wants to show up to class with dirty clothes???

Nobody, that’s who! However, students on a crazy, hectic, and stressful schedule won’t always find the time to properly remove stains with the help of stain removers, sorting, and scooping if it takes too long. It’s easier to just put everything in the wash and hope for the best! Send them off instead with a container of the new Arm & Hammer™ Plus OxiClean™ 3-In-1 Power Paks. This all-in-one detergent tackles tough stains, doesn’t require any measuring or scooping and is student-budget friendly. Let them tackle their own laundry to avoid a plethora of dirty clothes every time your child comes home from campus!

Tip: Don’t be surprised if you receive a call or text saying, “Mom, how do I sort my laundry?” Or “Where do I find the washing instructions?” To help make laundry easier (and prevent shrinking t-shirts and colour bleed disasters at the same time!), educate them on the proper laundry symbols. In fact, you can download a fun laundry symbols postcard from Arm & Hammer Laundry here that lists the most common symbols and what they mean.

Laundry symbols postcard from Arm & Hammer

Don’t forget to have a conversation about safety.

And I’m not just talking about any sort of safety. You know the one. The “safety” talk every child dislikes with the burning passion of a thousand suns to have with their parents. (Gosh, so embarrassing!) Whilst it can be uncomfortable, very much so, discussing with your kids about practicing safe sex is a necessary part of life and can help them prevent the transmission of STI’s while also protecting themselves from contracting them. If they already know, good on them! (The perks of having been a Nursing student means I know way too much about this topic.)

Tip: “Secretly” buy and pack a box of condoms for them in their suitcase, so that they’ll avoid a less embarrassing scenario should they receive a care package in the mail and unbox it in front of their roommates. Trojan™ condoms are the number one condom choice of Canadians for protection.

Boxes of Trojan™ condoms

Listen to your kids!

Who has time to take a shower when class starts at 08:30 AM? Every minute more to sleep in is definitely a blessing from the Gods above! One must-have product that has helped me on numerous occasions, and is just as popular amongst Moms too, is Batiste Dry Shampoo. It is the world’s #1 dry shampoo* for a reason – it instantly refreshes your hair between washes, no water required. It works by absorbing excess oil from the roots leaving hair looking clean and fresh. So, whether you’re running late or just looking for an instant refresh, new Batiste Dry Shampoo Heavenly Volume is a saving grace as it has the additional benefit of transforming hair with gorgeous, touchable volume and bounce. This is one item they won’t forget anytime they’re in a pinch! *Batiste is sold in over 50 countries.

2 bottles of Batiste Dry Shampoo Heavenly Volume

Do you know someone that’s heading off to College or University this Fall?

What will you be equipping into their care plan?

This post was sponsored by Church & Dwight. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label.

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Church and Dwight Products to win

Church and Dwight would like to give one lucky Ottawa Mommy Club follower a back-to-school prize pack!

OxiClean Colour Shield Laundry Stain Remover

Arm & Hammer Plus OxiClean Power Paks in Fresh Scent

Trojan XOXO Condoms and Bareskin Lubricated Condoms

Batiste Dry Shampoo Heavenly Volume

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I use the Multi Vitamins for both myself and my husband. I also use the Clumping Cat Litter (amazing product) and I also use the Oxiclean in the dishwasher, laundry and use it to remove stains off my carpets.

We use the Arm & Hammer Laundry detergent – the 3 in one tabs and love it. Also the Arm & Hammer baking soda for baking needs & also in the refrigerator, Gravol when we travel for motion sickness & it works really well. For aches and Pains the Rub – A535 especially those acking leg muscles, Arm & Hammer toothpaste. Many of the Arm & Hammer products have been in our household for many, many years & have resulted in good usage for us.